Free Online Play For Select XBLA Games Throughout December

Microsoft is celebrating the holidays with more than just their new Deal of the Week program . They're also doing their best to lure gamers into subscribing to Xbox Live with the "Friendship is Free" initiative. For the rest of the month, Xbox Live Silver members will be able to access online multiplayer for free in eight select Xbox Live Arcade games. The list of available games isn't half bad, either. Check it out: A Kingdom for Keflings Aegis Wing Bomberman Live Hardwood Hearts Hardwood Spades Uno Small Arms Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix The highlight is of course Street Fighter, which you'll know is fantastic if you've read our review or checked out The 1UP Show last month. You can be the judge and see if the online mode really provides the lag-free experience that Street Fighter fans dream of. This promotion is sure to spark plenty of backlash from those who think Xbox Live should always be free, but that's unavoidable (without actually making Xbox ... (link)